Repair a Broken Fence Post | SUPER EASY AND FAST !

[@JamesMontana]

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[@barkershill]

Well done for pointing out that the only bit of a post that rots is the bit that is in contact with both soil and air . Very few people seem to understand this

[@MrDaiseymay]

YEP, NOT MANY PEOPLE KNEW THIS, LIKE ME.

[@mattcoughlan7657]

What can you do with this information?

[@alanwood9804]

I’ve done something similar about 3-4 years ago using 75cm lengths of 40mm scrap angle iron, I just cut the bottoms to form a spike, then drove them in between the post stump and concrete, once in position drilled fixing holes and secured with 75mm decking screws..... job done. The posts haven’t budged since installation.

[@normansmith8184]

You have lifted the gloom of this seventy year old arthritc having discovered a broken fence post. Twenty odd minutes I can manage. Cheers mate.

[@TheDrvel]

Good lad ,shares the secret with customers , not all tradesman will do this , they are all for money , this man is very honest , God bless him .

[@JamesMontana]

To honest for my own good haha but i thankyou for your comment.

[@shaunmorton5459]

Of course there all for money. Its there job.

[@TheDrvel]

@@shaunmorton5459 agreed

[@mrskeltal3281]

This is a temp repair. NO tradesman would put their name to this method (unless they're cowboys).If you can break out the old concrete then spend an extra few quid and get a new post and a couple of bags of postcrete. it's better than botching an old post that will continue to rot further and then need replacing anyway. A new post that's pressure treated isn't expensive and will come with a 10-15 year guarantee.

[@Longtack55]

Another Pommy DIY guy has a (free) YT channel. He installed a 750mm concrete post next to the timber one, and removed half the concrete. I have installed replacement posts and conclude that water and damp soil sitting on top of the concrete is rotting the post. Maybe beveling the top of the wet concrete will help water run off, and extending the concrete an inch above ground will work. Some people wrap a bit of plastic around the post like a sock. If you pour concrete to or beneath the post base this may also prevent drainage as water collects there.

[@Lee-70ish]

A simple tip that i have used ever since i did fencing as a job in the late 60s. When you put in new wooden posts bitumastic paint the end of the post that goes into the ground but make sure 2 inches of the paint remains above the soil. This will make your posts last 4 to 5 times longer. Its the wet dry cycle that makes posts rot at ground level

[@JamesMontana]

That is an excellent tip 👌

[@vamboroolz1612]

Also make sure the concrete is slightly sloping above ground level so the water drains away from the post when it rains.

[@TheSandy156]

Nice one Lee

[@chatteyj]

Is normal paint ok?

[@andreweaston119]

@@chatteyj no needs to be more substantial than normal paint

[@lawrencetornadotracey4161]

I’m a landscape gardener and I repair fences all the time. This is a great little hack which will save time and money. Great vid!

[@JamesMontana]

Thanks man 👍

[@featherbrain7147]

I don't believe that this is a long-term solution, for the reasons I have posted.

[@roppa789]

@@featherbrain7147 I used post buddy on two six foot posts in the centre portion of a long run of fencing eight years ago. The entire centre fence was in danger of coming down. It took under 45 minutes and cost less than £30. The whole 50 +feet of fencing is still standing to this day on a hilly site on Tyneside. We’ve moved house (3 miles) and last nights winds have caused the same issue with the fence here. Two posts have issues. Rather than calling someone out who will no doubt tell me the whole fence needs replacing I’m going to do it myself for £65 - providing support to all four posts in the run.

[@stephensage1258]

Thanks for offering help unfortunately there are people out there who always know best and can't handle change! Thanks for taking the time to try to help others keep going and keep the faith.

[@JamesMontana]

Haha tell me about it. Everyone is an expert haha but thanks for your message. Nice to get some positive feedback for a change 😀

[@aib0160]

I used this system and it worked. For clarity you bang the steel strip in between the concreted and the post.

[@JamesMontana]

Glad to hear it worked for you. So many people ready to dismiss it right off the bat.

[@gillwil]

This is what my Dad would've done back in the day, he'd use a bed frame part ( one of those old metal beds) thanks for sharing

[@JamesMontana]

Youre welcome. Sometimes the old ways are the best ways 👍 Definitely works as a cheap temporary repair.

[@gillwil]

@@JamesMontana temporary repair that lasted another 20 years...lol

[@JamesMontana]

@@gillwil haha well he definitely got the most out of his fence then.

[@MrDaiseymay]

EXCELLENT---I'VE BEEN PONDERING THIS PROBLEM FOR YEARS; WHETHER REPLACEMENT WAS WORTH THE COST, OR THE TIME AND TROUBLE, AS MINE IS CLOSE TO A LOW BOUNDERY WALL. BUT NOW, I CAN SEE THAT A SIDE SUPPORT WOULD DO THE JOB TOO.

[@andymadder2378]

Been repairing fences for 35yrs. X2 lengths of 9mm angle iron, cut 1 end of each length to a point and club hammer them in the ground in opposite corners of the post, screw into post. No digging or removing of fence panels required. 10yrs after repair had fence posts that had completely rotted through at the bottom but post/fence still solid.

[@JamesMontana]

Good idea

[@giangnguyen8344]

1 inch x 1/8 inch x 48 inch steel angle? Thinking about buying them at home depot and put holes in them.

[@crustaterrocks2774]

Well I bought some and fitted them to two post on my leaning fence, time will tell but it looks good. However, found the buddies quite difficult to get hammered in, myself and son were taking shifts. Either you are super strong or we had super reinforced concrete ... time for a hot bath to ease the shoulder. Really pleased to see the video, was unaware of the product, and was contemplating having to replace a 30m fence ... got mine next day via Amazon

[@JamesMontana]

Hey, Glad to see you took the plunge and ordered them. The harder they are to get in the better support they are going to give, so its worth all the hard work. Hope they give you a few more years on your fence.

[@jonathanharris9727]

Still standing after the winter storms? Mine aren't!

[@alienpredator007]

Thanks so much! Much better than having to pour concrete in November!

[@Kaii_679]

This is probably what I've been looking for in mending my broken fencepanel post base without the hassle of digging out the old postcrete and post. Cheers buddy will be stocking up for the future.😎

[@JamesMontana]

Thankyou mate. These are good if you want a no hassle, cheap way of getting a few more years out of your old fence. Replacing fencing isnt cheap these days. Good luck with it.

[@Bibsy1]

Brilliant! Coming to you from Virginia, USA! I have 15,000 linear ft of 3 board oak fencinf=g for horses and always need ideas!

[@marksapollo]

What a fantastic trick, hate doing fences lol. My brother in law is coming round to help me change them to 6 foot panels when they allow people to sleep over this month. But I'll remember this trick.

[@JamesMontana]

Yeah its pretty handy when you have a broken post and cant be arsed to dig out all the concrete. Good.luck fitting your panels.

[@huwphillips5009]

An excellent video. I shall look for some post buddies after storm Eunice has ravaged my fence. Thank you for sharing this information and allowing us to know about a cheap DIY repair

[@JamesMontana]

Youre welcome. Be aware though this will give you a year or 2 at best before you will need a replacement

[@davedaniels8211]

We've done to this to 3 posts out of 20. We got quoted over £2000 to replace all the panels and posts. Not a permanent fix, but like the man says, buys you a couple of years.

[@JamesMontana]

That's exactly why i made this video. Glad its saved you some money. Even just for the time being.

[@stevo9099]

I've got 2 rotten fence posts the latest yesterday great video now got to find the metal bars

[@JamesMontana]

There is a link in the description 👍

[@densalbeach1]

Cracking repair idea, will use it on my fence as one of the posts has rotted exactly as the one shown in video. Cheers

[@JamesMontana]

Hope it helped

[@neilpiper9889]

L shaped chain link metal posts can be driven in by just easing the panel away from the post. No need to remove the panel I have done it a hundred times with great success.

[@JamesMontana]

Great tip 👍

[@moggyslifehacks1819]

Very good and clear video. I've never seen this product before. Makes sense. Makes you wonder why they dont just fit them to every post when first building the fence? Thanks for sharing. Martin

[@JamesMontana]

Thankyou. What would be better is to fit post sleeves before installing the fence. That way the posts wont rot as quickly. Thanks for watching.

[@TheRetroStuffGuy]

This video popped up at the right time....the winds over the weekend have fudged one of my fences. Will be doing this.

[@JamesMontana]

I think alot of people have the same thoughts at the moment. Glad to have helped.

[@williamcollett4726]

I agree with most people on here, permanent fix is to replace the post but its hard going, I would easily use these on a wet winters day to make do until better weather.

[@JamesMontana]

Yeah it is often out of most people's comfort zone. So a cheap, easy repair is a good option, till it is time to replace.

[@irving99uk]

Anyone else here after storm Eunice? Great video!

[@JamesMontana]

Thanks

[@Toms_Short_Movies]

I'm not sure why everyone is being so negative. It's just a quick fix to buy you a few more years. I can attest that concrete can be a real sod to dig out with only simple household tools.

[@JamesMontana]

Thankyou ! Someone who finally sees what the video was made for.

[@AndrewHelgeCox]

I've lost two treated posts since installing in 2018, one in Eunice, both rotten at ground level, and both good at least above ground. I think the preservatives used have gotten safer but less effective, to the point of making wood a poor choice for wet British gardens. Wish I'd seen this video before replacing the latest post to go.

[@chatteyj]

Did you paint the posts where they go in the ground?

[@thewho9112]

Had posts last just a few years, older ones lasted longer for some reason, some 20+years. Although could be the wood isn't as good.

[@enquire422]

1960's fence treated with used engine oil and still standing strong today!

[@davidprendergast6572]

Fantastic video. I have this problem right now. I'm going to get the missus on it right away. 😂

[@JamesMontana]

Haha its so easy, even you could do it 🤣

[@yvonnejohnson1004]

😅😂🤣

[@granite676]

Post always rot in that section just where it goes into the soil level or floor level. On another youtube video A guy explains why and how to hold that rot off for more years. The microorganisms love the damp soft timber and fungus grows in it then weakening the structure of the wood. If you protect 3-4" above and below this area where it meets the ground the post lasts a whole lot longer. I have used bituminous compound mixed with old engine oil and diesel for years and posts I've put in over 10-15 yrs ago still standing strong. 👍

[@JamesMontana]

Good tip. Do this all the time

[@tonyosborne56]

Ask the environment agency for their opinion on using this method. 😐

[@daveslife9486]

Great video and advice. I did this with metre long extra thick ones from Screwfix. I grinded the ends to cut through the earth better, it did the job perfect and saved me a big job as the fence is in perfect condition it's just the wooden post bottoms have rotted.👍

[@JamesMontana]

Thanks 👍 works a treat doesn't it. Great idea to ramp it up a bit with extra thick ones 👌

[@RayShaw007]

Good timing for this video. You must have known that three consecutive stroms were coming to blast away at fencing, trees and buildings!

[@JamesMontana]

Made this a year ago but im glad its helped people now

[@nonsheep5823]

Concrete spur post is the best way , the metal strips arnt fixed into the concrete . They are simply hammered into the wet rotting post base, which is encased in concrete. Go ahead fantastic idea 💡 👏

[@eddt430]

Just wish I asked our fencing guy to coat the posts with bitumen before hand. Great video.

[@JamesMontana]

That helps alot

[@johnkillick6061]

Ok for a quick repair, but if you have gone to that extent , wouldn’t it be much more work to replace the post. Just saying👍

[@JamesMontana]

In most cases yeah, id say just put in a post but for the average home owner with no experience or tools and wants a cheap and easy repair then this is perfect 👌

[@Andy-2022]

Breaking out the old concrete takes hours though and is back breaking work. I think all posts should be concrete then this will never be an issue.

[@hetrodoxly1203]

@@Andy-2022 It isn't hard to do, most people use a small bag of postconcrete, easy to dig around, it would be cheaper and a better job to just replace the post.

[@FatterTony]

@@hetrodoxly1203 Better yes, cheaper? How?

[@hetrodoxly1203]

@@FatterTony He said it would cost £20 to do the repair, i can get a fence post for £8 and a bag of postconcrete for less than £5.

[@Just-u7q3l]

You can also buy heavy duty galvanised Flat bar with holes it’s about 1 meter long, it will do the same job as the post puddy, and they are cheaper, you can get it from toolstation just put half of the bar in the ground and the other half get screws into the post.

[@bz857]

Do you cement them Into the ground? How does this work with the old concrete already in ?

[@danielb1563]

Just starting my own fencing business...an invaluable channel, subscribed!

[@Bacrenfencing]

Thanks for sharing James, I never knew those things existed - could be useful in certain situations 👍. Happy new year !

[@JamesMontana]

They are pretty handy if you need to do a quick repair. Happy new year to you mate. Hope you had a good one.

[@stevenjohnson171]

Just use concrete post in 1st place

[@MatthewBester]

Post Buddy. Brilliant! Just what I needed.

[@stephencave187]

Brilliant kit. Used em a couple of times now.

[@JamesMontana]

Great temporary repair

[@stephencave187]

@@JamesMontana I'm hoping they'll last a good few years and then i'll do the whole run in one go and put new posts inbetween the old ones. 👍🏻

[@toxictrace6775]

Good advice and overall a good idea to save money and time as you-James said "thinking to replacing the fence". I said its postponing an already an issue. 9 to 10 in this trade when someone is shopping around the fence is way overdue. Still its a practical approach to it, ill called it improvisation!. Last but no least, man! there's no way it took you 20 minutes to do all that!. No way Jose. Unless we watching the "30 minutes makeover" Greetings.

[@JamesMontana]

Greetings to you. You were doing so well till the end haha. But i can honestly say it took around 15 minutes.

[@toxictrace6775]

@@JamesMontana15 what?!. Man! 15 minutes swearing just to get the the bloody rusty screws in many cases. Btw I rewiew my previous text, I edited it. Kool advised!, no doubt.

[@JamesMontana]

@@toxictrace6775 tbh i was lucky with how easy it was and getting the screws out.

[@toxictrace6775]

@@JamesMontanaluck" Something like that, some said: luck favorites the prepare mind. Kool advertise , I guess that's why you chose this particular fence!/job as a platform!. Still, the time ways (the 15 min) ...thats trying too hard to look good!. There's plenty of work out there!, tonnes and tonnes of it. Keep up the good work!.

[@JamesMontana]

@@toxictrace6775 let us know your experience with it if you ever use one.

[@stephengreen8986]

I had a length of fencing blow down in a recent gale. Contractors quoted me £1900. The repair by another tradesman was £320, by replacing 15 year old posts and keeping the perfectly sound panels.

[@johncarlson9921]

I just received them. I will post my experience and the outcome by the weekend

[@richardd8352]

A very good temporary DIY repair.

[@trevormartin5459]

Excellent.Every day is a school day.

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

If you remove both panels on either side, wouldn't it be best to just replace the bad post?

[@JamesMontana]

If you have the ways and the means to do that then, yes ! Its always better to concrete in a new post but this is a repair video for thoes who cant do or afford a replacement post at the moment.

[@davidreynolds3082]

@@JamesMontana a post and concrete are about £25 and you possibly save that money in time spent not hammering the steel bars in, plus the cost of them too. Seems a bit "Heath Robinson" seeing as you've dug out half the soil already.

[@JamesMontana]

@@davidreynolds3082 Few things to mention. Soil took all of 10 seconds to dig out. It was a bad example of a concreted in post. Ordinarily there would and should be concrete all the way to the top. The average diy'er isnt going to have the means to break out the concrete without buying or hiring a breaker, let alone the motivation to physically do it. This is for thoes people who want... as i said a quick, cheap repair, that they can do with minimal tools, that will prevent pulling down the rest of the fence, untill they can afford to pay someone to replace the fence for them. Thanks. James

[@billyandrew]

@@davidreynolds3082 My point, too. The post wasn't broken, only displaced and could have been easily wedged back into position using just stones. Cost: elbow grease and a bit of time.

[@Andy-2022]

@@billyandrew the post was clearly rotten and had snapped off at the bottom

[@philtucker1224]

Many thanks! Great video. (Although not as attractive I’m beginning to think that concrete posts and gravel boards will be a better investment especially if fencing where the ground is generally fairly damp?)..

[@JamesMontana]

Of course ! This is just a repair thatll give you another year, 2 at best 👌

[@A2Z1Two3]

I put a few turns Denso Tape at soil level, it is petroleum based I think , and like he said that is where it rots . That will give you many years more life for six quid or so a roll.

[@philtucker1224]

@@A2Z1Two3 my late Dad used to leave the lower sections soaking in a bucket of creosote, sometimes for weeks at a time before planting them. Back in the early eighties I remember my pregnant wife got addicted to the smell! (She still likes it now)😊

[@bluehorizon9613]

I'll make sure to pass this info onto friends and family members given that this rot happens to all wooden posts used for same.

[@JamesMontana]

Bless you my friend 🙏 youre a star !

[@paulwiltshire4299]

Excellent just what my neighbour needs will tell them 👍🏾

[@ivanbeavon792]

Well thanks for that ! From all the selfemployed fencers struggling after covid 19 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@JamesMontana]

You shouldn't be struggling if your in any trade right now. Everyone and his dog is getting work done at home, at the moment.

[@coffeehead68]

If self-employed fencers weren't asking for £180 to repair one fence post then I wouldn't have needed to come and find this solution.

[@alanstratton3745]

Never heard of that before. Excellent advice. Many thanks.

[@JamesMontana]

Youre welcome

[@richardgiles2484]

Looks really good mate and I have a few post that was on my list to sort out this year 😂

[@richardbinns1]

Yep these work but can also add extra concrete for extra strength

[@JamesMontana]

Great 👍

[@jtbkilmartin9110]

Top tips from a top bloke

[@JamesMontana]

Thankyou my man 👍

[@clarkkent4683]

Main lesson cement well and above ground when installing.

[@JamesMontana]

This 👆 👏👍

[@pedallinraw]

Nice temporary fix,can also add a 45 degree brace too .... 🙂👍🏻

[@JamesMontana]

Doesnt hurt to

[@grahamturner6119]

You can't beat a concrete spur

[@martinriley106]

If you burn the base of the posts first it will create a charcoal barrier and charcoal won’t rot. That post was badly installed.

[@sloopycat1954]

These fences are amazing.

[@stephenjones6398]

brilliant I've got two broken posts it works.

[@JamesMontana]

So you've used these ?

[@marcinlasota80]

Let us know if it works as am builder and wants to known

[@jamespaterson6464]

Nice straight forward video. Well and clearly presented. Will have a go.

[@JamesMontana]

Thankyou

[@frankprobert6413]

Bloody brilliant thankyou made it look very simple

[@JamesMontana]

Youre welcome. It is very easy !

[@nohillforahighstepper]

Do you think this would work for H braces on barbed-wire fences without concrete around the posts? I had a horse get tangled up in a gate and she broke 1 of the posts on my H brace. Not looking forward to digging the old post out. That post lasted 18 years without concrete around the base.

[@antb7238]

Thats something even i could do myself. Ill be buying these and doing this the weekend. Thankyou for the video.

[@JamesMontana]

So easy isnt it and saves you some money over the Christmas period. Thankyou for watching.

[@petrupatraucean7253]

I will be there repairing properly later on

[@knightrider5825]

Hi thanks for your useful videos can you make a video of how to attach a wooden post on an existing concrete post please thanks 🙏👍

[@JamesMontana]

Thats a great suggestion ! Thanks. Yes of course i will. Thats my first suggestion so ill make it my next video. Thanks for watching 👍

[@JamesMontana]

Hi King King, I made the video for you. I hope its what you expected. Thanks again for the suggestion 👍 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2S7h2ioh9h8aJo

[@philipviner3435]

Done it, just the job great info saved me a lot of work and money 👍👍

[@electrarelic]

If you have to replace a wooden fence post then what I do is put a decent quality black bin bag over the end of the post . Then place the concrete around the post in the hole as usual. Once finished trim off any bag above the surface. The bag will create a barrier to the wet concrete and soil keeping the post from rotting .

[@JamesMontana]

I dont think that is the best idea. The bag can actually hold in moisture. Your best bet is to use a bituminous product to completely sealy out any moisture.

[@H2019-l7i]

Can you do this with leaning post? Mine haven't rotten. My dogs going under caused it to lean????

[@ML-rm3vk]

Fine video and you just save me a ton of money thank you.peace to you

[@dougm1971]

superb....delighted i seen this...i have to do this to my fence.....fair play

[@PhreddCrintt]

You Sir!!.... Are a Godsend!!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@JamesMontana]

Absolutely welcome sir. Thankyou for your comment !!

[@guitarlover302]

just doing mine now in March 2022 - posts that had rotted had been installed in a concrete sleeve about 2ft deep - posts 4x4 - one came out ok other one needs drilling out 🙈

[@Scratch_builder]

As a fencer I see this as a bodge, just like using a spur post. Best to put a new post in and be done with it

[@danram69]

love the idea thanks i love it , but could i use a galvanised roof strap they look very similar ?

[@featherbrain7147]

You are showing a very specific case here. And the panel was screwed on? Jolly unusual! The post below was fine, you said? Mine have always been rotten apart from a hard central part that is very difficult to pull up. Having cleared the hole, these days I put a Metpost in concrete, having removed the old concrete with an SDS drill, and either dip the post in old engine oil (yeah - I know, polution) and/or use a shrinkable sleeve that's available. Then the post might be renewable next time. Every case is slightly different and needs a suitably different approach. 20 minutes? And the rest. How long to force the panel back in with the strip in the way? I'm not just being negative - I have had to do this job many times - in the middle of one now.

[@edwardcave1947]

Great idea and demonstrations, never saw this before in Canada, eh?

[@JamesMontana]

Thankyou. Im not familiar with what they have in Canada. Do they sell something similar?

[@writersblack5360]

Did you drive the post buddies through the cement? If so why didn’t the concrete split?

[@steverichards575]

An ok way A more long lasting fix is to simply disconnect both panels from the ‘dead ‘ post . Remove the dead post , screw in a 6 inch screw to the remains of the old post . Withdraw by means of a lever and place a new treated post in the old hole 30 mins . Done .

[@JamesMontana]

Yeah i agree that is a good alternative but 9 times out of 10 its going to be a ball ache getting a new post back into the existing hole. Plus who knows if itll still be level. Also most of the time if ist rotted at the bast you wont get a secure fixing in it to leaver it out.

[@oblong3039]

Good video, my post has completely snapped at the base, will it still work if its totally snapped? (there is no rot its a new fence)

[@johncrichton4341]

Hey fella - many thanks for this - fantastic video and just what I needed!

[@JamesMontana]

Youre welcome my friend 👍

[@eazthitman]

I am thinking that perhaps this could be done with regular galvanised wall straps :)

[@terencecoeart]

That is where they got the idea and just added some markings. I use the 750mm heavy duty straps from my builders merchants at half the price.

[@eazthitman]

I did notice they were a bit pricey.

[@grahamtowler1761]

Thank you do you knock the metal bar through the concrete?

[@Droneaway-72]

Just make sure when you put in a post in the first place concrete above the dirt then it won’t rot in the ground ! Only the mud above the ground to concrete that rots the post ..

[@JamesMontana]

Couldn't agree more with this 👏👍

[@Droneaway-72]

@@JamesMontana Ive had 4”x4” posts in ten years now and concrete is piled to post - still solid as a rock

[@whatyousaidbud]

Just use concrete posts to begin with, 20+ years and still going strong.

[@stue2485]

Thankyou for uploading this repair video. very helpfull and well explained. good job

[@JamesMontana]

Thankyou very much. Youre absolutely welcome.

[@Poz100]

I used the same hardware to replace a post difficulty located in a split level location. Don’t estimate the amount of pounding required in some locations…

[@muaddib7685]

I've painted the base of my posts with tar before installing and they still like brand new

[@JamesMontana]

Thats what i do with mine

[@annoyingbstard9407]

I prefer using a couple of three ft lengths of angle iron banged into ground at the corners of the post. This gives strength in two planes.

[@seancoleman8528]

Hi where can I get the post buddies from thanks

[@JamesMontana]

In the description

[@thebedknobs]

Very good for quick fix but not permanent fix...

[@JamesMontana]

Defintely not a permanent fix

[@paulmccardle8249]

Ideal for a quick fix, just before you sell the house :)

[@jaabirphillips4464]

Hi nice job. Just wanted to know are those post buddies hammered into the concrete?

[@JamesMontana]

If you're looking for a more substantial, long term repair, check this video on how to install a concrete fence spur - kzbin.info/www/bejne/anPEaoyOeqykZrs

[@GlovesareoffSweetScience]

Mate it very rarely works. I use to try this back in the day. What? Or how ever thick/thin your metal reinforcer is, it just forces the concrete to crack open leaving the post less stable. #Pointless

[@JamesMontana]

@@GlovesareoffSweetScience well it worked for this post and many others.

[@krystalgazer5196]

Who the heck puts wooden posts in. they rot ?.

[@JamesMontana]

@@krystalgazer5196 i guess some people prefer the look of wooden posts.

[@dennisharvey4499]

@@krystalgazer5196 those who have a whole garden surrounded by wooden posts, and can not afford to have all of them replaced with concrete ones

[@Mysticzen6]

Amazing, which areas do you cover? Do you cover London and suburbs?

[@JamesMontana]

Unfortunately not but this is something you can do yourself easily

[@stuartmccloud307]

Very useful video mate, never even heard of this technique. Cheers :)

[@JamesMontana]

No problem 👍

[@hastuart9639]

I wouldn't waste my time with strips of thin steel. The best way is a 6' long concrete post 3' in the ground and 3' above flush to the original post. 2 off 1/2" × 7" bolts, nuts and washer spaced abot 9-12" apart. Through centre of wooden post and concrete post. Concrete in concrete post plus jam some hardcore in at the bottom of the hole you have dug. Make sure its plumb. The fence panel doesn't have to be removed, but meta clips top and bottom are best rather that screws through rails. I have this repair on posts going back 30 years when one panel blew out and the post broke. Fix the cause , not the effect. All my wooden posts have been fitted with concrete posts which Imdesigned and made myself wirh a former and some 1"1" angle and 1/2" steel pipe which the bolts go through. Even the bought spurs are too short as the centre of pressure of the wind acts at 2/3 from the base. Always grease the bolts in case they need to come out at any time. Do the job right first time so you only do it once. But tell that to a fence installer and he hasn't a clue, but lots of excuses not to.

[@craigray3211]

Never even knew about those mate. Thanks will keep this in mind.👍

[@JamesMontana]

Its handy if you have a snapped post and just want to get a couple more years out of the fence, before you shell out for a new one.

[@craigray3211]

@@JamesMontana all about saving the cash mate.lol👌

[@JamesMontana]

@@craigray3211 exactly 💯

[@stelladavies2262]

Really helpful, thanks 👍

[@Brian-zl8qj]

Thanks fantastic idea I never thought of definitely going to do this to my posts!

[@JamesMontana]

Thanks man. Let me know how it goes 👍

[@keen2b]

It's only a matter of time before most of these post will need strengthening, That's why I chose concrete post with formed channels to allow composite panels(Not Wood) to slide in between post!! This fence as not moved or needed any repairs in over 27years, And yes it was expensive, But it as payed dividends in respect of peace of mind and maintenance free!!🤔👍

[@jamesfoster5748]

Hi mate how did you get into learning the trade wouldn’t mind giving it ago myself

[@JamesMontana]

KZbin 👍😉. In all seriousness though i am self taught. KZbin was a big help in the beginning. Its a physically demanding job but has good pay.

[@jamesfoster5748]

@@JamesMontana cheers pal how did you learn about pricing a job up 🙈 I’ve been thinking about trying it that’s the reason I came across your channel and definitely best one going bud

[@JamesMontana]

@@jamesfoster5748 quoting is quite hard and youll get better knowing how long things should take and ultimately how much to charge. Just work out your material, disposal costs for a particular job then add on your labour. I charge £100 labour per closeboard bay and around £55 per panel and post. But alot will depend on how much groundwork required and location.

[@jamesfoster5748]

@@JamesMontana thanks for that mate respect you telling me that, you on Facebook would love look at your work

[@JamesMontana]

@@jamesfoster5748 no worries man. Happy to help. Yeah im on facebook